DBasia.news – Manchester United midfielder, Bruno Fernandes, claimed he would never forget what Cristiano Ronaldo did when they first met in the Portugal national team. The 25-year-old player assesses the former Real Madrid player is a figure who is very humble and willing to embrace other young players.
Bruno Fernandes was first called up to the Portugal national team at the end of August 2017. At that time, he only joined Sporting CP after five seasons in Italy. He was called by Fernando Santos as a replacement for Pizzi who suffered an injury. That’s when he met Cristiano Ronaldo.
“From the start, he accepted me well in the national team. We, young players, see him as an idol. Also for me. The first day I met him was very important, “Bruno Fernandes said in live Instagram with the Chronicles of Locker Room, as quoted by Tuttomercatoweb.
Fernandes added, “He approached me and said,” You played well at Sporting. Play your card here. Continue that. ‘It was like a dream. He approached me, not vice versa. His words were distinguishing. Even being approached by him is extraordinary. “
For Bruno Fernandes, humility has made him respect Cristiano Ronaldo. “When we see the best players, we respect him. However, his gesture to me really has a mark on my heart, “he continued.
At the first opportunity to join the Portugal national team, Bruno Fernandes did not get a chance to play. He only became a spectator when Seleccao das Quinas defeated Kep. Faeroe 5-1 filled with Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick. He made his debut when facing Saudi Arabia in a test match which took place on November 10, 2017. That was as a substitute for Manuel Fernandes in the 56th minute.